Dominican Republic

Discoveries in Dominican Republic

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   Santo Domingo · Zona Colonial

   Pat'e Palo

   Eat & Drink

   Upscale, overlooking Plaza de España. Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Coconut shrimp curry, pesto pasta, tiramisu.

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   Santo Domingo · Zona Colonial

   Buche

   Eat & Drink

   A glasshouse-like room surrounded by plants. Mofongo, garlic shrimp, an interesting honey dessert, creative drinks.

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   Santo Domingo · Zona Colonial

   Casa Barista

   Eat & Drink

   A cute café for a morning stop in Zona Colonial. The hot chocolate was a standout.

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   Santo Domingo · Zona Colonial

   Casa Fratelli

   Eat & Drink

   Italian and Mediterranean. We particularly enjoyed the pizza and the chicken shawarma.

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   Santo Domingo · Zona Colonial

   Kimpton Las Mercedes

   Stays

   A memorable stay that puts you right inside the old city’s streets.

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   Santo Domingo · Zona Colonial

   Zona Colonial

   ExperiencesCulture & Design

   A lively historic neighborhood with beautiful streets, architecture, cafés, shops, and nightlife.

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   Santo Domingo Este

   Los Tres Ojos

   Experiences

   An incredible natural attraction featuring underground lakes. Arrive as early as possible.

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   Santo Domingo · Zona Colonial

   KahKow Experience

   Experiences

   An enjoyable 30–40-minute chocolate-making experience near Fortaleza Ozama, with tasting.

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   Santo Domingo · Zona Colonial

   Ruinas de San Francisco

   After Dark

   Particularly memorable for its local atmosphere.

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    Santo Domingo · Zona Colonial

    Museum of Rum Dominican Republic

    After Dark

    An evening stop in the colonial quarter.

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    Santo Domingo · Zona Colonial

    Parada 77

    After Dark

    A Zona Colonial bar worth a visit.

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    Santo Domingo · Zona Colonial

    Galleria Bolos

    Shopping & Finds

    One of the shops discovered in Zona Colonial. Specific product recommendations have not been published yet.

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    Santo Domingo · Zona Colonial

    Larimar Boutique & Souvenirs

    Shopping & Finds

    One of the shops discovered in Zona Colonial. Specific product recommendations have not been published yet.

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    Santo Domingo · Zona Colonial

    La Alpargatería

    Shopping & Finds

    One of the shops discovered in Zona Colonial. Specific product recommendations have not been published yet.

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    Santo Domingo · Zona Colonial

    Mercado

    Shopping & Finds

    Useful for souvenirs at lower prices than some Zona Colonial shops.

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    Boca Chica

    Boca Marina

    ExperiencesEat & Drink

    A relaxed beach-club afternoon at Boca Marina, close enough to the airport to save for the end of a trip.

Guides & collections

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Itinerary · Santo Domingo

Three Days in Santo Domingo

From the lively streets of Zona Colonial to underground lakes, independent shops, memorable restaurants, and a relaxing beach escape, Santo Domingo offers more than you might expect.

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Curated List · Zona Colonial

The Shops We Discovered in Zona Colonial

Independent boutiques, larimar, espadrilles and a market worth comparing. A collection of the shops from our Santo Domingo notes.

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